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1969 — Space and Time
The afternoon when Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin landed on the moon found me sitting glued to a TV screen — as, I suppose, it did several million other folks. This particular screen was located in the living room of my parents’ home at Green Bank, in Pocahontas County. That community, for those who don’t know, is located in a rather impressive mountain bowl between the Alleghenies and Appalachians in what is still the National Radio Quiet Zone in eastern West Virginia.
Derrick Irvine
Born June 1, 1983, in Elk-ins, he was a son of David George, Sr. and Marvina Carol Doss Irvine. Derick was a U.S. Army Veteran and a laborer. He loved hunting, fishing and his children. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Marvin F. Doss; and paternal grandparents,...
For Your Consideration
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” Attributed to Albert Einstein, among several others. Author’s note: The truth about these ubiquitous quotes in media and literature is that nobody knows who said what. Just look at all the quotes wrongly attributed to Babe Ruth. But it’s fun to read them, so I will continue sliding them in once in a while.
Howard Mamak
Howard Mamak, age 81, of Buckeye, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Buckeye. It was 5 p.m. somewhere, and Howard had somewhere to go. Jesus came and wrapped His arms around our dear Howard and took him to the home He had prepared for him in heaven. For Howard, his 10-year fight against a mind stealing disease had ended.
Lelia McCormick
Lelia “Lee” Moore McCormick, 80, of Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. Born in Dunmore, she was a daughter of the late Ernest N. and Margaret E. Moore. Lelia graduated from Marshall University and moved to Virginia in 1963. She...
Jerilene Grey Puffenbarger, 86, of Hillsboro, passed away at Pocahontas Center in Marlinton, Monday, November 22, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Ruckman Cemetery with Sam Felton officiating. There will be no Visitation. Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.
For Your Consideration
In mid-June of 1985, I stepped out of a bush plane and onto the beach of a remote lake in Katmai National Park in Alaska. My climbing partner, Doug, and I had left Anchorage early the previous morning in a passenger jet. After a brief stop in King Salmon, we...
Andrew Taylor
Andrew Warwick “Junior” Taylor, Jr., 78, peacefully passed away in his sleep Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home in Dunmore. A lifelong farmer, the simplest pleasure in life brought great joy to Junior. He had a competitive nature when it came to Solitaire, along with a sharp eye for puzzle pieces that fit. Cracking black walnuts with skill, and eating ice cream after it melted, were a few of his pastimes. He had an ornery streak and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Juanita Good
Juanita Burner Simmons Good, age 93, of Durbin, departed this life Thursday morning, November 11, 2021, at the WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins. Born Wednesday, February 29, 1928 at Durbin, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Ann Lantz Simmons. Juanita attended Durbin Grade School and...
Sidney Moore
Sidney “Brent” Moore 68, of Dunmore, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Augusta Health Hospital in Virginia following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at the New Hope Church of the Brethren in Dunmore with Revs. David Rittenhouse and Julian Rittenhouse officiating. Burial will follow in Dunmore Cemetery.
Pocahontas County kicks off the official Bicentennial Celebration
The Pocahontas County Bicentennial Commission announces the official Bicentennial Celebration kick-off to be held Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Old Presbyterian Church in Huntersville. This will be the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the creation of the county. “Huntersville was the first county seat and...
Connie Ober
Connie Sue Ober, age 64, of Sparta, North Carolina, formerly of Marlinton, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Born June 17, 1957, in Ronceverte, she was a daughter of the late Howard L. and Sarah Anne Grimmett Boggess.
BOE opens eligibility for substitute teachers
Pocahontas County Schools has been facing employment issues for both professional and service personnel, with several positions filled by long-term substitute teachers. Now, the school system is having a hard time finding substitute teachers. To address these employment issues, the Pocahontas County Board of Education applied for and received a...
Andrew Taylor
Andrew Warwick “Junior” Taylor, Jr., 78, peacefully passed away in his sleep Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home in Dunmore. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Wesley Chapel Church in Dunmore. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. David Rittenhouse.
Juanita Good
Juanita Burner Simmons Good, age 93, of Durbin, departed this life Thursday morning, November 11, 2021, at the WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins. The Lohr and Barb Funeral Home is...
For Your Consideration
A stand-up comedian from New York once quipped “Yesterday I went to the doctor and he said I had a nut allergy. Really. Every time I have to spend Thanksgiving with my crazy Uncle Mort, I break out in hives.”. Aargh! No more Borscht-belt humor – I promise. But, seriously...
Opera House welcomes Kaethe Hostetter
After 11 years in Ethiopia, Kaethe relocated to her hometown of Santa Cruz in March 2020 to wait out the pandemic. As months passed, the political situation in Ethiopia devolved, and humanitarian crises on many levels kept her from returning. Reflecting on her time in Addis and thankful to have...
Sidney Moore
Sidney “Brent” Moore 68, of Dunmore, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Augusta Health Hospital in Virginia following an extended illness. Born November 19, 1952, in Marlinton, he was a son of the late Ernest Newton Jr. and Margaret Little Moore. Brent graduated from West Virginia University and returned...
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